Senior Solution Architect

Join us on our transformation journey to the digital future


At Volvo Group Digital & IT, we have a clear ambition to enable value creation at scale for the Volvo Group. With a new product centric operating model and digital technologies, we will produce digital offerings that are profitable, scalable, and differentiated. With us, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals, who learn continuously and embrace change to stay ahead. We have a very important role to play in reaching the Volvo Group ambitions for 2030. Do you want to be part of our transformation journey towards becoming the digital capability of the Group? The time is now.


This will be us - your new colleagues within the Business Areas/Group Functions Chapter, in Sweden which is part of the Architecture Function


Architecture is a new function within Group Digital & IT with the ambition to transform towards the North Star Target IT Architecture which is the foundation for the Digital Industrial Footprint of the Volvo Group. Together with our digital talents, we will deliver the platforms on which future services and solutions will be built. We will outline a North Star IT Architecture that embraces our legacy and enable value creation for the Group.


The function works closely together and with other parts of the organization, both in Group Digital & IT and the rest of Volvo Group. We foster an environment where ideas, thoughts and opinions can be shared. We are team players with clear common goals, based on each individual’s contribution.


We are now looking for a Senior Solution Architect to strengthen our team, bringing expertise and skills, supporting our journey.


Your main activities and responsibilities


As Solution Architect, you will lead and coordinate architectural work across the different teams and deliveries. You will define and develop the strategic and tactical direction of our architecture. As part of a global organization, you will actively cooperate with various stakeholders with ease in a multi-cultural environment.


You will be involved in designing and maintaining the architecture views, models, and target architecture for the solutions and drive the work to identify and reduce the technical debt. You will align architecture with IT Security Directives and fulfill demand for information security. You will also contribute to the implementation of our solution components.


You will stay up-to date in architectural trends & relevant industry models and be a mentor for developers in the team.


Being involved in the ongoing and new initiatives for the Penta diagnostics application VODIA. The responsibility will cover assessment of business requirements and design of efficient architecture.
Together with other roles like business analysts and domain architects, the role is to document technical and architecture specifications and advice on architectural issues within the solution area


Required competencies
Act as architect of .NET applications in the Penta Diagnostics landscape
Ensure compliance with Volvo’s frameworks and standards
Supporting the growth in the Diagnostics applications area.
Develop documentation of system components in accordance with obligatory standards
Present solutions to stakeholders
Support IT team in technical realization, testing and application’s deployment.
Work actively with the as-is and to-be application architecture
Support and be part of the Agile way of working
Take an active part in Integration design
Lead reviews of architecture concepts and solutions
Identify technical, security risks and propose mitigation actions
Review the functional and non-functional, including information security, requirements from the stakeholders and document such requirements.

Background


Preferably one of the following, or equivalent:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities
A Master of Science in Engineering or Master in Administration or equivalent
Good knowledge of all aspects of the software engineering process
At least 5 years’ experience in creating/maintaining systems architecture
Experience in the Diagnostics area is an advantage
Experience of the Volvo Penta environment is an advantage

What can we offer you?


You will be part of our true global team that creates great results through amazing people, strong relationships and a high performance culture. We are on a journey, ready to create the future plants. Are you ready to join? Give us the chance to know you, apply today!


Want to know more? Contact us!


Rahul Mahindrakar, Chapter Lead SE Business Areas/Group Functions, +46 76 553 6491
Maria Bernhardsson, HR Business Partner, +46 76 553 6521


Union representatives Göteborg
Akademikerna – Therese Koggdal, +46 470 387855
Unionen – Lajla Dahlsjö, +46 31 3224575
Ledarna – Ulrika Holmberg, +46 73 9025071


Application screening will start immediately, we look forward to receive your application as soon as possible.


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